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Hi guys,
I have seen many videos on youtube about tilling and grouting and I want to ask you if I should use grout to seal corners or if I ... -
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How to seal the corners
Hi guys,
I have seen many videos on youtube about tilling and grouting and I want to ask you if I should use grout to seal corners or if I should use silicone.
In this video Tile Shower Waterproofing.wmv - YouTube the guy says that corners should not be grouted.
What is you opinion on this matter?
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Re: How to seal the corners
Don't grout the corners, just use silicone. Grout will crack out sooner or later, silicone is used to provide some expansion in the event of movement. This is how all internal corners should be finished not just those in a wet area.
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Re: How to seal the corners
The corners should be sealed with silicone sealant.
Last edited by Sir Ramic; 26-01-2012 at 06:39 PM.
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Re: How to seal the corners
Checkout the tiling guides here: sWe's Tiling Guides | Wall and Floor Tiling Guides for Professional and DIY Tilers | Tile News
(They link back to the forum but it is indexed on that page for you so you can find info' quickly)
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TilersForums Contributor
Re: How to seal the corners
O.K. Thank you guys, you are great.
What about external corners when using mite cut on tiles? I quest it is grout, or am I wrong?
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Re: How to seal the corners
Also have a look at the pics i put up a while ago when my mothers tile around the bath started leaking.
Silicone over grout...
AMEY TILING - Ceramic, porcelain, mosaic and natural stone tiling
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Re: How to seal the corners
I always silicone every joint where 2 planes meet. All corners wall to wall, wall to floor, even tile to window frame, that is a common place movement occurs and majority of time I see it grouted and within months it will be cracked and dropping out.
The results of quality work last longer than the shock of the price
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TilersForums Contributor
Re: How to seal the corners
So mite cut are silicone as well then?
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Re: How to seal the corners
Internal corners only for me.
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Re: How to seal the corners

Originally Posted by
vrytir
So mite cut are silicone as well then?
polyester resin on mitre cuts
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Re: How to seal the corners
As above. I would grout up against trim or a mitre.
AMEY TILING - Ceramic, porcelain, mosaic and natural stone tiling
Richard Amey - 07817 904 897 Email - Ameytiling@Hotmail.co.uk
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